Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Early V8 (1932-53)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-08-2019, 10:10 AM   #1
lowride
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: North Berwick, Maine
Posts: 141
Default Kinmont brakes

So, I thought I’d share some pics of kinmont brakes that I’m installing on a 32 highboy. I’d heard of them but never been near a set till now. Can’t wait to get hem on. It’s not my car but still a thrill to be involved with the installation.
Unfortunately, I can’t figure out how to load pics on here. Sorry
lowride is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-08-2019, 10:34 AM   #2
itslow
Senior Member
 
itslow's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Central Iowa
Posts: 687
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Try following this how-to:

https://www.fordbarn.com/are-ya-lost/posting-images/
__________________
Mike

Wanted:
- '32-34 Open Cab Pickup (RPU) parts and documents/articles/info
- ARDUN parts
itslow is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 05-08-2019, 11:32 AM   #3
lowride
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: North Berwick, Maine
Posts: 141
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Thanks. Tried it. Still no luck.
lowride is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-08-2019, 11:51 AM   #4
Tim Ayers
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 6,144
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

They may be too big. Can you reduce their size?
Tim Ayers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-08-2019, 12:58 PM   #5
hotcoupe
Senior Member
 
hotcoupe's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: imperial,mo
Posts: 684
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

I had a chance to buy a set of four 25 years ago for $750.00. What scared me off was the fact that one backing plate was missing the wheel cylinder.
Tom
hotcoupe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-08-2019, 02:01 PM   #6
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Quote:
Originally Posted by lowride View Post
So, I thought I’d share some pics of kinmont brakes that I’m installing on a 32 highboy. I’d heard of them but never been near a set till now. Can’t wait to get hem on. It’s not my car but still a thrill to be involved with the installation.
Unfortunately, I can’t figure out how to load pics on here. Sorry
I can post them for you if you want. email them to me at [email protected]
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2019, 06:26 AM   #7
Terry,OH
Senior Member
 
Terry,OH's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 4,725
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

below is a photo of a set.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Kinmount brakes.jpg (55.6 KB, 140 views)
Terry,OH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2019, 09:46 AM   #8
34pickup
Senior Member
 
34pickup's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Huntsville Al
Posts: 1,526
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Why are they so expensive? Is it just the rarity of them?
__________________
Matt 24:36-41
34pickup is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2019, 01:29 PM   #9
itslow
Senior Member
 
itslow's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Central Iowa
Posts: 687
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Quote:
Originally Posted by 34pickup View Post
Why are they so expensive? Is it just the rarity of them?
Yes.
__________________
Mike

Wanted:
- '32-34 Open Cab Pickup (RPU) parts and documents/articles/info
- ARDUN parts
itslow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2019, 01:41 PM   #10
Tim Ayers
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 6,144
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Quote:
Originally Posted by itslow View Post
Yes.
I've always been curious about these.

I wonder why they didn't catch on. Was it they didn't work well or did the company go out of business?
Tim Ayers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2019, 02:08 PM   #11
38bill
Senior Member
 
38bill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,162
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Here is another photo of some laid out for a build.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg brakes.jpg (75.5 KB, 123 views)
38bill is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2019, 02:32 PM   #12
KiWinUS
Senior Member
 
KiWinUS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here
Posts: 2,945
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Aircraft brakes correct?
KiWinUS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2019, 06:03 PM   #13
38bill
Senior Member
 
38bill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,162
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Quote:
Originally Posted by KiWinUS View Post
Aircraft brakes correct?
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/kinm...h-and-reality/
38bill is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2019, 06:39 PM   #14
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Quote:
Originally Posted by 38bill View Post
Very interesting.
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2019, 09:25 PM   #15
RalphM
Senior Member
 
RalphM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: North Pole, Alaska
Posts: 2,646
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Great article! I’ll put a set on my AV8, right after I finish the SCOT blower install, oh and after the big lotto win
RalphM is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2019, 03:16 AM   #16
Mart
Senior Member
 
Mart's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Solihull, England.
Posts: 8,732
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Best get that Ardun conversion buttoned up first, too.
Mart is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2019, 09:51 AM   #17
Jason in TX
Senior Member
 
Jason in TX's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ
Posts: 2,047
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

They didn't stop a car as well as the lincoln brakes did.

Kinmont went on to be the chosen brakes on the Tucker automobiles, but we all saw the Tucker movie and know that they only made 50 cars.

even more rare are the Ausco Lambert brakes on the 1949-1954 Crown Imperials (limos) which use the same type of technology.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg OscoLambert03.jpg (27.5 KB, 55 views)
File Type: jpg OscoLambert04.jpg (77.8 KB, 52 views)
File Type: jpg OscoLambert02.jpg (62.2 KB, 46 views)
File Type: jpg OscoLambert01.jpg (64.0 KB, 47 views)
__________________
--------------
Drive it like you know how to fix it!
DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC
Jason in TX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2019, 10:41 AM   #18
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Kinda cool looking, but sure seems like taking something simple and making it difficult.
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2019, 11:11 AM   #19
deuce lover
Senior Member
 
deuce lover's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern France
Posts: 5,279
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

This link might be of interest.I was not able to open it but maybe you in the US can.


https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...QNX5lx7f4AR6t0
deuce lover is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2019, 12:07 PM   #20
Pete
Senior Member
 
Pete's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wa.
Posts: 5,374
Default Re: Kinmont brakes

Here is a pic of a friend's car that had Kinmont's in the early 50's.
I drove the car once. I would say those brakes didn't stop any better than most brakes in use at that time but the IMPRESSIVE thing about them was, after a 40 lap main event, they were not red hot like all others.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 76 car copy.jpg (18.9 KB, 33 views)
Pete is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:46 PM.